Politics

'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list
Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings' Jess Phillips tells Electoral Dysfunction

Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.
Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan criticised over rape 'spectrum' comments

A Scottish Greens MSP has been criticised over their comments about the "demonisation of rape" and how the crime exists on a "spectrum".
Council urged to rethink curbs on nightlife in London's West End

Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

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